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Alice Springs Telegraph Station

Alice Springs, Northern Territory

History

The 1872 Overland Telegraph repeater station beside the waterhole the town was named after, now a heritage reserve with stone buildings. It is also the eastern start of the Larapinta Trail and the original site of Alice Springs.

Nearest town
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Category
History & culture
GPS
-23.6665, 133.8715

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April. Hot in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Alice Springs Telegraph Station

Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Anzac Hill (Untyeyetweleye) – a dirt path in the middle of a desertPhoto by Ethan Smeets on Unsplash
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Anzac Hill (Untyeyetweleye)

Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Alice Springs Desert Park – a bird is flying over a dead treePhoto by Eliza Ant on Unsplash
Nature

Alice Springs Desert Park

Alice Springs, Northern Territory
History

Emily Gap (Akeyulerre)

Alice Springs, Northern Territory

FAQs

Where is Alice Springs Telegraph Station?

Alice Springs Telegraph Station is in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, at GPS -23.6665, 133.8715.

What is there to see near Alice Springs Telegraph Station?

Places worth a stop nearby: Alice Springs Telegraph Station (1 km), Anzac Hill (Untyeyetweleye) (3 km), Alice Springs Desert Park (6 km) and Emily Gap (Akeyulerre) (15 km).

When is the best time to visit Alice Springs Telegraph Station?

The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)